Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Serumun Deborah Aber as Secretary to the State Government.
The appointment of the lawyer, announced on Tuesday via a statement, followed the resignation of the former SSG, Prof. Joseph Alakali.
Alakali submitted his letter of resignation on Monday, stating that he needed time to address personal challenges.
In accepting the resignation, Governor Alia expressed gratitude to Professor Alakali for serving the state during his administration for one year and three months.
He wished him well and prayed that the Almighty grants the former SSG the strength to tackle the many challenges he has chosen to address.
The new SSG has been described as a seasoned solicitor and arbitrator with a strong sense of initiative and excellent analytical skills.
She was described in a statement by the state government in the early hours of Tuesday as a team player with good interpersonal skills who always strives for excellence and aims to contribute positively to the success and growth of an organisation.
The statement said the graduate of the University of Jos and Nasarawa State University aspires to work in a reputable and challenging environment that encourages professionalism.
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The statement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, added: “Governor Alia believes that with her wealth of experience and trustworthy record of service, Barr. Aber will add significant value to his government.
“He charges her to remain focused and align her work with the vision of the administration as outlined in the working document.
“He urged her to always prioritize the interests of the state in her day-to-day official functions.”
According to Kula, Aber’s appointment takes immediate effect.
